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The Happy Uncles

Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50
Fine Dining
Location Pointer 100 R102, Salt River, Cape Town, 7925, South Africa
4.8
(486 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Serves Halaal
  • Gourmet Guide Plated
  • Reviewers' Choice 2023 - Top 50

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A humble group of chefs that know their way around ingredients and flavors.

Gourmet Guide Description

The first fully Halaal fine dining restaurant in South Africa was a happy accident. Originally a food production facility, it evolved into a small, intimate restaurant that draws a variety of diners to this unlikely site on busy Voortrekker Road in industrial Salt River.

Service during your four-, six- or eight-course lunch or dinner is attentive and hands-on with a touch of theatre. After an innovative amuse bouche you’ll be captivated by the small seasonal, foraged tart that belies many ingredients like asparagus, edamame beans, sugar snap peas, salted plum, atchar, edible flowers, freshly smoked broccolini and an avocado and pea mousse. Every course is coupled with an aromatic tea–this course is paired with peach jasmine oolong. Chef Anwar Abdullatief has created an unforgettable vetkoek served on a cauliflower custard and mixed herb crumb with a savoury fig and plum chutney. Its companion? Caramel blue spicy tea.

Chef Anwar and his talented team change the menu every two months, with every dish inspired by nature and designed around their space, team, and operation. They focus on humble ingredients, bringing them together to craft works of art with flavours that truly resonate.

Opening Hours

  • Monday CLOSED
  • Tuesday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Wednesday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Thursday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Friday 02h00
  • Saturday 18h30 - 22h00
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (486)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.8
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Nawaal G. Dined: 5 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 13 Jun 25
    I recently had the pleasure of dining at The Happy Uncle to celebrate a birthday. It was truly an exceptional experience! The ambiance was rustic yet elegant and sophisticated. The service was top-notch – our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. The food was exquisite, with each dish expertly prepared and presented. We enjoyed every single course, which were all presented with their own unique, carefully crafted flavours. Overall, I highly recommend The Happy Uncle for a special occasion or romantic evening. The combination of fine dining, excellent service, and halal cuisine makes it a standout in the culinary scene.

  • Karlien B. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 07 Jun 25
    The food was of an excellent quality & most delicious. Every bite was a pleasure to the taste buds. Thanks for an amazing evening. We will be back again.

  • Lutfiyya S. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.5
    Food 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0
  • Rushdien A. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    0.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 24 May 25
    A true fine dining experience with excellence in all areas. Definitely the awoken some taste buds that had been dormant for all my life!

  • Tariq S. Dined: 3 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Quanita A. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    4.3
    Food 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Mon 19 May 25
    The food was amazing! I truly enjoyed the experience. The host and waiters were extremely professional and super friendly. The toilet is a bit of a mission as you have to exit the restaurant to get to it but fortunately I read previous reviews and was a bit prepared for this.

  • Jaqueline L. Dined: 4 weeks ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 17 May 25
    Splendid

  • TARRYN G. Dined: 1 month ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 11 May 25
    Absolutely incredible experience. Loved the Palestinian themed dishes, very different to what we are used to. A magical experience with loved ones.

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